Grammar 1 2026-2027 Ages 8-9 Live Class

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About Course

✔ A gentle classical foundation: Discoveries in Writing · Logic Puzzles & Games · Hands-on Science · Great Living-Book Readers
Parent involvement: At this age, children are still building their maturity with technology, so a parent needs to be fully present during science and available at all times to help with the other subjects.

See our 2026–2027 Academic Calendar for all important dates.

Grammar 1 Books & Materials

Everything your student uses this year — designed for ages 8–9, built on trusted classical curriculum.

Look for the badge on each book — we cover some, you provide others.

Core Curriculum used all year in class
Discoveries in Writing — Grammar 1 curriculum

Writing

Discoveries in Writing

ISBN 978-1623414061

IEW

Family provides

Science Magic Tricks for Kids — Grammar 1 curriculum

Science

Science Magic Tricks for Kids

ISBN 978-0593690253

Family provides

Grammar

Fix It! Grammar — Town Mouse and Country Mouse — Student Book 2

ISBN 978-1623413606

IEW — Pamela White

Family provides

G1 Readers great books we read & discuss together
Leaders & Heroes of the American Revolution — Grammar 1 reader

Leaders & Heroes of the American Revolution

ISBN 979-8267413169

American History

Family provides

National Park Mystery — Book 1 — Grammar 1 reader

National Park Mystery — Book 1

ISBN 978-0989711654

Aaron Johnson

Family provides

Summer of the Woods — Grammar 1 reader

Summer of the Woods

ISBN 978-0989341417

Steven K. Smith

Family provides

Little Pilgrim's Big Journey — Part 1 — Grammar 1 reader

Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey — Part 1

ISBN 978-1989975008

Tyler Van Halteren

Family provides

Little Pilgrim's Big Journey — Part 2 — Grammar 1 reader

Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey — Part 2

ISBN 978-1989975077

Tyler Van Halteren

Family provides

Want the complete GCE book list?

Download the master book list — every level, every book, with purchase links. Perfect for ordering ahead or planning for multiple students.

⬇ Download the Book List

What comes next
Ready for Grammar 2?

Your student steps up to more independent writing, a fresh set of living book readers, and the next stage of math and science.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Sharpen thinking with logic puzzles and games that build reasoning and problem solving
  • Learn to write with structure and style using Discoveries in Writing
  • Explore hands on science through fun, real experiments
  • Use Key Word Outlines to organize ideas into clear paragraphs and simple reports
  • Discover social studies and civics, including how government works and the basics of money management
  • Read and discuss engaging books, including Leaders and Heroes of the American Revolution, the National Park Mystery Series, Summer of the Woods, and Little Pilgrim's Big Journey
  • Learn to ask good questions and think through problems to find thoughtful answers
  • Practice giving and receiving kind, helpful feedback, and grow as a confident communicator
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